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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
5
The State Labor Relations Board ordered secret ballot elections among cooks, waiters, and waitresses at the Hotel Syracuse and the Hotel Onondaga in Syracuse. Elections must be held within 20 days after petitions were filed on June 17.
The election seeks to determine whether employees want representation by Local 150 of the AFL CIO. Details on filing and voting procedures are provided by the union.
Ithaca May 31 Cornell officials sift records to determine a market value for a red lantern from a former construction project. They seek the amount to charge a confessed student prankster Cornell alumnus who admitted stealing the lantern in a letter.
Roosevelt launches a civilian defense commission to speed mobilization. Knudsen will direct production, Stettinius raw materials, with strong admin powers and a plan to cut red tape. Labor, transportation, and price oversight fall to Hillman Budd Pelley and named officials as the program frames a mass production effort.
Washington May 31 Third term advocates welcomed Paul V. McNutt’s open call for Roosevelt renomination and urged other Democrats to withdraw and back the President. McNutt, now Federal Security Administrator, urged the President to accept renomination while signaling a possible VP path if Roosevelt does not run. Frank McHale said McNutt’s campaign team will continue backing Roosevelt.
The article notes heavy speculation on the Roosevelt ticket with James A. Garner and others in contention. It mentions Farley and McNutt as possible names and cites a Texas harmony pledge shaping vice presidential considerations. Wheeler Byrnes and Tydings are among other pledged delegates.
Readable bits show a discussion about the President and policy actions. The text references Trenomina tion and a dismissive remark about others worrying, indicating a tense political moment and defense of current moves. Further context is unreadable.
Belgian envoys to Sofia and Belgrade said they will represent the refugee government led by Premier Hubert Pierlot. The cabinet yesterday stated King Leopold cannot rule Belgium while the country is under invader control.
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